IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0473384
(2002-04-02)
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등록번호 |
US-7475798
(2009-01-13)
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우선권정보 |
NL-1017742(2001-03-30) |
국제출원번호 |
PCT/NL02/000213
(2002-04-02)
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§371/§102 date |
20040301
(20040301)
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국제공개번호 |
WO02/079075
(2002-10-10)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- van der Klaauw,Guido Petrus Johannes
- Bax,Bart Jan
- van Duuren,Marius Corstiaan
- Paauwe,Arie Maarten
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출원인 / 주소 |
- Heineken Technical Services B.V.
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
0 인용 특허 :
16 |
초록
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An assembly of a container and a connecting device for connecting the container to a pressure source, wherein the container is provided with a tapping rod having therein at least one valve for releasing an input and/or output opening of the container, wherein the connecting device is provided with a
An assembly of a container and a connecting device for connecting the container to a pressure source, wherein the container is provided with a tapping rod having therein at least one valve for releasing an input and/or output opening of the container, wherein the connecting device is provided with a housing with a first coupling and the container is provided with a metal outer casing with a cylindrical neck, which neck is secured by a first end on the outer casing and adjacent the opposite second end is provided with an outwardly extending second flange, which defines a second coupling for cooperation with the first coupling, wherein the tapping rod has been secured in the neck and wherein the neck, between the flange and first end, is substantially smoothly finished on the outside, and has a diameter that is smaller than the maximum diameter of the flange, the arrangement being such that in coupled condition of the connecting device and the container the second coupling is at least supported against the underside of the flange proximal to the first end of the neck, and the tapping rod is locked in the neck by at least the connecting device.
대표청구항
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The invention claimed is: 1. An assembly of a container and a connecting device for connecting the container to a pressure source for a pressure medium, wherein the container is provided with a tapping rod having therein at least one valve for releasing an input and/or output opening of the contain
The invention claimed is: 1. An assembly of a container and a connecting device for connecting the container to a pressure source for a pressure medium, wherein the container is provided with a tapping rod having therein at least one valve for releasing an input and/or output opening of the container, wherein the connecting device is provided with a housing with first coupling means and the container is provided with a casing with a cylindrical neck having a first end and an opposite second end, said neck is secured by the first end on the casing and adjacent the opposite second end is provided with an outwardly extending flange having an underside and a maximum diameter, which defines second coupling means for cooperation with the first coupling means, wherein the tapping rod is secured in the neck and wherein the neck, between the neck flange and the first end of the neck, is smoothly finished on the outside of the neck so as to be readily cleanable, the neck having a diameter at least adjacent the outwardly extending flange that is smaller than the maximum diameter of the outwardly extending flange, the assembly of the container and the connecting device being such that when the connecting device and the container are coupled by the first coupling means and the second coupling means, the first coupling means are at least supported against the underside of the flange proximal to the second end of the neck, and the tapping rod is locked in the neck by at least the connecting device, and wherein means are provided for pressing open a valve of the tapping rod, said means for pressing open comprising a piston which is controllable to a first, second and third position, wherein in the first and third position input means for a pressure medium are closed off and in the second position the input means are open, and wherein the third position is situated on a side of the second position remote from the first position. 2. An assembly according to claim 1, wherein the first coupling means are arranged to be slid over the flange in a direction approximately at right angles to the longitudinal direction of the neck, while during use the connecting device, through the first coupling means, is pulled against the underside of the flange. 3. An assembly according to claim 1, wherein the first and/or second coupling means are operable with aid of the pressure medium coming from the pressure source, for clamping the first coupling means in or onto the second coupling means. 4. An assembly according to claim 1, wherein a dispensing device is provided for enclosure between said at least one valve for releasing an input and/or output opening of the container and the connecting device, wherein a dispensing tube is attached to said dispensing device. 5. An assembly according to claim 1, wherein a dispensing device is provided between the connecting device and the tapping rod, the dispensing device comprising at least part of a beverage dispensing line. 6. An assembly according to claim 5, wherein the dispensing device is detachable from both the tapping rod and the connecting device. 7. An assembly of a container and a connecting device for connecting the container to a pressure source, wherein the container is provided with a tapping rod having therein at least one valve for releasing an input and/or output opening of the container, wherein the connecting device is provided with a housing with first coupling means and the container is provided with a casing with a cylindrical neck, said neck is secured by a first end on the casing and adjacent an opposite second end is provided with an outwardly extending flange, which defines second coupling means for cooperation with the first coupling means, wherein the tapping rod is secured in the neck and wherein the neck, between the flange and the first end, is substantially smoothly finished on the outside, and has at least substantially a diameter that is smaller than a maximum diameter of the flange, the assembly being such that in coupled condition of the connecting device and the container the first coupling means are at least supported against an underside of the flange proximal to the second end of the neck, and the tapping rod is locked in the neck by at least the connecting device; and further wherein the first coupling means comprise a foot having a substantially horseshoe-shaped recess, in which a slot is provided, open towards the recess, in which the flange is at least partly receivable, wherein the first coupling means are arranged to be slid over the flange in a direction approximately at right angles to the longitudinal direction of the neck, while during use the connecting device, through the first coupling means, is pulled against the underside of the flange and wherein means are provided for pressing open a valve of the tapping rod, said means for pressing open comprising a piston which is controllable to a first, second and third position, wherein in the first and third position input means for a pressure medium are closed off and in the second position the input means are open, and wherein the third position is situated on a side of the second position remote from the first position. 8. An assembly of a container and a connecting device for connecting the container to a pressure source, wherein the container is provided with a tapping rod having therein at least one valve for releasing an input and/or output opening of the container, wherein the connecting device is provided with a housing with first coupling means and the container is provided with a casing with a cylindrical neck, said neck is secured by a first end on the casing and adjacent an opposite second end is provided with an outwardly extending flange, which defines second coupling means for cooperation with the first coupling means, wherein the tapping rod is secured in the neck and wherein the neck has at least substantially a diameter that is smaller than a maximum diameter of the flange, the assembly being such that in coupled condition of the connecting device and the container the first coupling means are at least supported against an underside of the flange proximal to the second end of the neck, and the tapping rod is locked in the neck by at least the connecting device; and further wherein the first coupling means comprise a number of arms provided with hook-shaped elements for engagement under the flange and wherein means are provided for pressing open a valve of the tapping rod, said means for pressing open comprising a piston which is controllable to a first, second and third position, wherein in the first and third position input means for a pressure medium are closed off and in the second position the input means are open, and wherein the third position is situated on a side of the second position remote from the first position. 9. An assembly according to claim 8, wherein means are provided for securing the arms in a position coupled with the second coupling means, such that the first coupling means can only be separated from the second coupling means after said means for securing the arms have been actively released. 10. An assembly of a container and a connecting device for connecting the container to a pressure source, wherein the container is provided with a tapping rod having therein at least one valve for releasing an input and/or output opening of the container, wherein the connecting device is provided with a housing with first coupling means and the container is provided with a casing with a cylindrical neck, said neck is secured by a first end on the casing and adjacent the opposite second end is provided with an outwardly extending flange, which defines second coupling means for cooperation with the first coupling means, wherein the tapping rod is secured in the neck and wherein the neck on the outside, between the flange and the first end, is substantially smoothly finished, the assembly being such that in coupled condition of the connecting device and the container the first coupling means are at least supported against an underside of the flange proximal to the second end of the neck, and the tapping rod is locked in the neck by at least the connecting device; and further wherein in the housing an operating piston is provided, and between the housing and the operating piston a piston chamber is included, provided with connecting means for a supply line from the pressure source, the operating piston being provided with engaging means for cooperation with a valve of the container, for movement thereof between a first, closed position and a second, opened position, and input means are provided for introducing, with the valve in the second position, a pressure fluid from the pressure source along the at least one valve into the container, the assembly being such that during use said pressure fluid is introduced from the pressure source under a control pressure into the piston chamber, for operating the operating piston between a first position and a second position, while the input means are arranged for bringing the pressure fluid into the container under a regulating pressure, wherein a connection between the piston chamber and the container is provided through the piston. 11. An assembly according to claim 10, wherein the input means comprise pressure regulating means for reducing the control pressure to the regulating pressure, said regulating means being at least partly provided in the piston. 12. An assembly according to claim 10, wherein in the connecting device at least one channel is provided for forming a fluid communication between the piston chamber and the interior of the container, in coupled condition of the connecting device and container, the input means being at least partly included in said channel, while the fluid communication between the piston chamber and the interior of the container has been effected, or can be effected, exclusively with the operating piston and the valve in the second position. 13. An assembly according to claim 12, wherein in the channel a pressure regulating device is provided. 14. An assembly according to claim 10, wherein in the connecting device means is provided for releasing a fluid communication between the piston chamber and the pressure source. 15. An assembly according to claim 10, wherein the first and second coupling means can be coupled while the operating piston is in or near the first position. 16. An assembly according to claim 10, wherein a dispensing device is provided between the connecting device and the tapping rod, the dispensing device comprising at least part of a beverage dispensing line. 17. An assembly of a container and a connecting device for connecting the container to a pressure source, wherein the container is provided with a tapping rod having therein at least one valve for releasing an input and/or output opening of the container, wherein the connecting device is provided with a housing with first coupling means and the container is provided with a casing with a cylindrical neck, said neck is secured by a first end on the casing and adjacent the opposite second end is provided with an outwardly extending flange, which defines second coupling means for cooperation with the first coupling means, wherein the tapping rod is secured in the neck and wherein the neck, between the flange and the first end, is substantially smoothly finished on the outside, and has at least substantially a diameter that is smaller than a maximum diameter of the flange, the assembly being such that in coupled condition of the connecting device and the container the first coupling means are at least supported against an underside of the flange proximal to the second end of the neck, and the tapping rod is locked in the neck by at least the connecting device; and further wherein in the housing an operating piston is provided, and between the housing and the operating piston a piston chamber is included, provided with connecting means for a supply line from the pressure source, the operating piston being provided with engaging means for cooperation with a valve of the container, for movement thereof between a first, closed position and a second, opened position, and input means are provided for introducing, with the valve in the second position, a pressure fluid from the pressure source along the at least one valve into the container, the assembly being such that during use said pressure fluid is introduced from the pressure source under a control pressure into the piston chamber, for operating the operating piston between a first position and a second position, while the input means are arranged for bringing the pressure fluid into the container under a regulating pressure, wherein the piston is controllable from the second position to a third position, wherein the input means are closed off, the third position being situated on a side of the second position remote from the first position. 18. A connecting device for connecting a pressure source for a pressure medium to a container, the connecting device provided with means for pressing at least one valve of the container open, wherein coupling means are provided for coupling of the connecting device onto a flange on a neck of the container, wherein said means for pressing open the at least one valve of the container are arranged to be driven by said pressure medium, and wherein the connecting device is arranged for regulating a supply of the pressure medium to said container, during use after opening by the pressure medium of the at least one valve of the container, and wherein said means for pressing open the valve comprise a piston which is controllable to a first, second and third position, wherein in the first and third position input means are closed off and in the second position the input means are open, and wherein the third position is situated on a side of the second position remote from the first position. 19. A connecting device according to claim 18, said pressure medium supply having a pressure, wherein closing means are provided for closing off the pressure medium supply when the pressure falls below a minimum pressure. 20. A connecting device according to claim 18, wherein a dispensing device is provided for enclosure between said at least one valve for releasing an input and/or output opening of the container and the connecting device, wherein a dispensing tube is attached to said dispensing device. 21. An assembly according to claim 18, wherein a dispensing device is provided between the connecting device and the tapping rod, the dispensing device comprising at least part of a beverage dispensing line. 22. A connecting device for connecting a pressure source for a pressure medium to a container, the connecting device being provided with means for pressing at least one valve of the container open, wherein coupling means are provided for coupling of the connecting device onto a flange on a neck of the container, and further wherein the connecting device comprises coupling means for coupling thereof to the container, wherein further a housing is provided having therein a movable operating piston, wherein between the operating piston and the housing a piston chamber is formed in which a connecting channel terminates, wherein the housing, on a side of the operating piston remote from the piston chamber, is provided with an opening, and the operating piston is operable, by introducing the pressure medium into the piston chamber, between a first position wherein a volume of the piston chamber is relatively small and a second position wherein said volume is relatively large and the operating piston has been moved relative to the first position in a direction of said opening, and wherein said means for pressing open the valve comprise a piston which is controllable to a first, second and third position, wherein in the first and third position input means are closed off and in the second position the input means are open, and wherein the third position is situated on a side of the second position remote from the first position. 23. A connecting device according to claim 22, wherein a dispensing device is provided for enclosure between said at least one valve for releasing an input and/or output opening of the container and the connecting device, wherein a dispensing tube is attached to said dispensing device. 24. An assembly according to claim 22, wherein a dispensing device is provided between the connecting device and the tapping rod, the dispensing device comprising at least part of a beverage dispensing line. 25. A method for connecting a beer container to a pressure source and introducing a pressure medium into the container for displacing beer therefrom utilizing a tapping rod, wherein a connecting device is coupled with the container, adjacent a valve of the container, and the pressure source for the pressure medium has been or is coupled with the connecting device, whereupon the connecting device is energized, such that pressure medium under pressure flows into the connecting device, wherein the connecting device is secured on a neck of the container over the tapping rod in the container, such that the tapping rod is locked in the neck by the connecting device, wherein a piston is energized for controlling the valve of the container to open, whereupon the pressure medium is led into the container, from the pressure source, and wherein the pressure of the pressure medium in the connecting device is regulated before the pressure medium is introduced into the container, and wherein means for pressing open the valve are provided, comprising a piston which is controllable to a first, second and third position, wherein in the first and third position input means are closed off and in the second position the input means are open, and wherein the third position is situated on a side of the second position remote from the first position. 26. A method according to claim 25, wherein a dispensing device with a dispensing tube is fitted between the connecting device and the at least one valve of the container. 27. An assembly according to claim 25, wherein a dispensing device is provided between the connecting device and the tapping rod, the dispensing device comprising at least part of a beverage dispensing line. 28. An assembly of a container and a connecting device for connecting the container to a pressure source, wherein the container is provided with a tapping rod having therein at least one valve for releasing an input and/or output opening of the container, wherein the connecting device is provided with a housing with first coupling means and the container is provided with a casing with a neck, said neck is secured by a first end on the casing and adjacent the opposite second end is provided with an outwardly extending flange, which defines second coupling means for cooperation with the first coupling means, wherein the tapping rod is secured in the neck, the assembly being such that in coupled condition of the connecting device and the container the first coupling means are at least supported against an underside of the flange proximal to the first end of the neck, and the tapping rod is locked in the neck by at least the connecting device, wherein a dispensing device is provided between the connecting device and the tapping rod, the dispensing device comprising at least part of a beverage dispensing line. 29. An assembly according to claim 28, wherein the dispensing device is detachable from both the tapping rod and the connecting device.
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